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Earth Day - Maleny Event

Why Shop Locally?

While it may not be possible to source all our needs from our local retailers and tradesman, here are a few reasons to think twice before you make your next purchase:

It Creates local jobs and it is personal;

Shopping locally helps Australia grow;

Shopping locally gives better consumer choice and better customer service because you are shopping with a friend; Assists local businesses support local community & sporting groups;

It reduces your carbon footprint

Will you really support local businesses?

About Maleny Commerce

Maleny and District Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. is an incorporated body representing the business community since 1986. It is now known as Maleny Commerce. The Chamber represents the local Maleny and District business community. Join us at one of our monthly business breakfasts. www.malenycommerce.org.au

To celebrate Earth Day, Waste Action Maleny (WAM) is hosting this FREE workshop with waste guru Sandie Johnston on SATURDAY 22nd of APRIL between 10:00-11:30 at the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre. Sandie can answer all your questions about recycling. The workshop starts at 10:00, morning tea available from 9:00am. All welcome. Free bookings at the site below: https://events.humanitix.com/recycle-right-with-sandie

Who remembers when, where and how these businesses served Maleny.

Maleny’s past was heavily influenced by the dairy industry. Dairy farms were family concerns and mostly were operated by multiple generations. Photo shows Gary, Margaret Martin with Gary’s mum and dad, Tom Martin. How days have changed!!

Mama

Make Australia Make Again!

If you want to live in a country that builds things you have to buy things that your country builds!

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It was on 25 April 1915 that the armies of Australia and New Zealand entered into their premier battle of the First World War, at Gallipoli, Turkey. the Anzacs faced off with one of the fiercest armies history has ever known. The events of 25 April, 1915, and the subsequent campaign have been cemented in the identity of Australia and New Zealand. Each year on April 25th the people of Australia honour and remember the fallen.

In Maleny a parade marched and drove down Maple Street to The Cenotaph at the Maleny RSL Hall where a Remembrance Ceremony was held with hundreds of people remembering the fallen.

Today, the anniversary of the landing is also a chance to commemorate all other Australians who died, not only in that horrible war, but the others that followed.

Maleny Ambulance sends off Officer in Charge

The Maleny Ambulance Station lost its Officer in Charge, Adam Russell on April 14th after 8 years in the position. Adam has been an ambulance officer since starting as a junior ambulance officer in Toowoomba in 1981.

This started a career with extensive rural experience. In his 41 years he served in diverse rural areas from the isolated Cape York community of Bamaga, to the west at Aramac and south to Beaudesert then the Sunshine Coast, finishing at Maleny. In a step towards complete retirement he is taking up a patient transport position based out Birtinya Ambulance Station. He says that after four decades he was looking forward to no more night shifts!.

Take care of your car keys!!!

A total of 129 offences of unlawful use of motor vehicles have been recorded on the Sunshine Coast since the end of January 2023. In March alone there were 50 unlawful use of a motor vehicle offences reported. There’s a category of youths that do travel from other south-east Queensland areas to commit offences in the Sunshine Coast area.

Maleny SES Volunteer group

Be Prepared for severe weather events

What to do if you need assistance

For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000).For storm and flood related property damage.

Saddened by death

Our thoughts and prayers go out to our Fire and Rescue Colleagues after First Class Fire Fighter Izzy Nash passed away from injuries sustained in a factory fire at Slacks Creek early morning on Tuesday May 2nd.

Call the State Emergency Service: 132 500.

To keep up to date with Emergency Warnings

Tune into warnings and updates from your local ABC radio and TV stations

Follow Maleny SES Group via their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MalenySES

An Old Codger’s Thoughts & Opinions

Australia is currently debating whether to establish an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, a proposal that has been put forth to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the decision-making processes of the country. Establishing an Indigenous Voice to Parliament in Australia has both its pros and cons. On one hand, establishing an Indigenous Voice to Parliament would bolster the representation of First Peoples in the Australian political system and on the other hand it has the ability to divide the peoples of Australia. All Australians, irrespective of their past or gender should be equally represented by Australia’s Governments and equally treated and be equally recognised by the Constitution of Australia.

Creating an Indigenous Voice to Parliament would also facilitate indigenous-led policymaking and eliminate potential mistrust that may arise as a consequence of ineffective education policies and other initiatives.

The Voice has the potential to simply add another unnecessary layer of bureaucracy and expenses to an already complicated political system. What is the intention in respect to keeping or closing the many other government bodies or semi-government bodies that already exist to speak on behalf of the First Nations People? Why is The Voice needed if the already existing bodies that are financially supported by the various levels of government were doing their jobs efficiently and effectively. Perhaps if the voice goes ahead then the many other bodies allegedly already speaking on behalf of First Nations people. Surely, those bodies already partner with Indigenous communities across the country, to make better policies about those communities and transmit those ideas .

Many people who oppose the proposal worry that indigenous advocacy may clash with the interests of all Australians and undermine national unity.

Everyone should have equal rights and recognition and life expectations.

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Truthful

Says

Truthful said that when he lived in Italy before coming to Australia he lived next to an elderly Italian man named Romaro and Romaro told Truthful this story.

One day he went to the local catholic church for confession.

When the priest slid open the panel in the confessional, Romaro said, “Father, during World War! II, a beautiful woman knocked on my door and asked me to hide her from the enemy. So I hid her in my attic.”

The priest replied, “That was a wonderful thing you did, my son! And you have no need to confess that.”

“It’s worse than that, Father. She started to repay me with sexual favours.”

The priest said, “By doing that, you were both in great danger. However, two people under those circumstances can be very tempted to act that way. But if you are truly sorry for your actions, you are indeed forgiven.”

“Thank you, Father. That’s a great load off my mind. But I do have one more question.”

“And what is that?” asked the priest.

“Should I tell her the war is over?”

Morale: It is always important to listen to the whole story before you make up your mind about what you may think the situation really is. It is difficult to make decisions based on only half of the story.

Only in Australia

Spotted at the Dingo Roadhouse in Queensland: It's not every day you see an aircraft pulling up at the bowser for fuel.

The Maleny Wood Expo was established in 1996 by Barung Landcare and after a couple of years off as a result of the covid virus the Expo returned to the Maleny Show-grounds bringing large crowds with it.

The Maleny Wood Expo is regarded as one of the finest Wood Expos in Australia.

The Maleny Wood Expo in 2023 had an epic lineup of speakers covering a range of topics from rainforest conservation and cultural perspectives, to soil health, and creating native backyard habitat for wildlife which included the morning guided platypus spotting walks.

The activities for the kids, included workshops making cheese boards, planter boxes, puzzles and more, perfect presents for mum on mother’s day were very popular. Classes were conducted by the Blackall Range Woodies. The daily program included talks by members of the local Live entertainment and street performances added to the main main aim of viewing beautiful craft, art and fine furniture.

Aboriginal community about their traditional use of timbers and plants in their traditional lifestyles. All wood craftspeople are required to work in sustainable harvested native timbers or recycled timbers.

This was the place to fall in LOVE with wood and with making and start the journey to find a new art and learn to CREATE your own projects in wood.

After all - there is nothing better than smell that freshly milled timber.

Our 2023 Winners

Overall Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize Winner

‘Lautissimum' By Derek Calderwood

Furniture

‘Stella' By Garan Hale

Sculpture Category

'Lily Light’ By Robert Howard

Tiny Treasures Category

'Storm Boy’ By Hape Kiddle

The Maleny Wood Expo was the perfect opportunity for the public to see, try & buy all that is new in wood working, brush up on skills or learn how to get startedall in one place. New “woodies” found some easy-to-learn new techniques through demonstrations and classes.

Members of the Wooden Boat Association of Queensland also had a large display of wooden boats on display. This organisation is an association of enthusiasts with a shared passion for wooden boats, many self built with passion. Not only that there was still some time to grab a fast feed between activities.

Almost perfect weather ensured just another great weekend for a drive and a great event in Maleny.